New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6079: Provides a deduction in determining personal income tax for the cost of textbooks at a New York private or public college or university
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6079 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides a deduction in determining personal income tax for the cost of textbooks at a New York private or public college or university. Primary sponsor: Dana Levenberg (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides a deduction in determining personal income tax for the cost of textbooks at a New York private or public college or university by a taxpayer or such taxpayer's eligible dependent; defines "eligible dependent" and "qualified education expenses".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Levenberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Michael Durso | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian | House | 9 |
| Chris Eachus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Donna Lupardo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 123 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS